Hike to the summit of this 240-acre estate for panoramic views. It becomes an autumn wonderland in foliage season, with activities including hiking, picnicking and enjoying the view from the top. From the beginning of November until the third weekend in April, this park is a "walk-in" facility, with limited parking available at the entrance. The interior road of the park is open to vehicles from the third weekend in April unitl November 1. Other amenities: Picnicking

Macedonia Brook State Park is a state park located in Kent, Connecticut that offers hiking trails and splendid views of the Catskill and Taconic Mountains. Visitors can camp in a 51-site campground, picnic, fish, and hike the blue-blazed Macedonia Ridge Trail, which crosses Cobble Mountain and other peaks, offering outstanding views and vistas particularly in the fall. Numerous springs and streams add to the pleasure of hiking. Activities include camping, hiking, picnicking and stream fishing. The camping season begins mid-April and ends September 30.

Few bodies of water in Connecticut can rival the picturesque setting of Lake Waramaug. Activities include camping, boating (car-top), lake fishing, picnicking, swimming and canoe/kayak rentals. The campground offers 77 sites in wooded and open settings. The camping season begins the weekend before Memorial Day weekend and ends September 30. Other amenities: picnicking.

Park offers a glimpse into Connecticut's industrial roots with more than 1,500 acres of endless opportunities for outdoor fun including the exploration of extinct mill town ruins and stone foundations. Activities include bicycling, hiking, picnicking, fishing and swimming. Other amenities: Telephone

Take in the views of New Haven Harbor and Long Island Sound from the top of West Rock. This is a 1,700 acre park with 23 miles of trails, including the Blue-Blazed Regicides Trail along the length of the trap rock ridge. Mountain biking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing permitted on some trails. Fishing and car-top boating (canoes, kayaks and boats with electric motors) at Lake Wintergreen. Two English judges who fled a royal death sentence are honored at their hiding place high above New Haven in Judges Cave, which is located at the summit of the park. Panoramic views from the South

The park overlooks the scenic Connecticut River and offers opportunities for boating, fishing, and picnicking.

This park has been preserved as open space and is used for passive recreational purposes. A 0.8 mile bike trail winds its way through scenic old shoreline farm. The Haley Farm Bike Trail, which is wheelchair accessible, is part of a 7 1/2 mile town-owned bikeway routed from Mystic to Groton on local roadways.

This park offers the visitor a delightful mixture of wooded hiking and biking trails coupled with spectacular wildlife viewing on Long Island Sound. Other amenities: Picnicking

Visitors can fish, swim, or camp on the serene shores of this park. The site, which once boasted several successful mill operations, offers a fine mix of quality recreation and local history. Activities include, biking, boating, camping, field sports, hiking, picnicking, pond fishing, and swimming. Offers 80 campground sites in a wooded setting. Camping season begins on the third Sunday of April and ends at the end of September.

Enjoy scenic views of the Connecticut River while surrounded by nature. Activities include birding, hiking, mountain biking, picnicking, and camping. The river campsite is available from May 1 through September 30, is limited to one night stay and restricted to canoers and kayakers only. Campers must arrive and depart by boat. Capacity is 12 campers. This park is a designated "walk-in" facility. Parking is available at the main gate and near the gates at the intersection of Rte. 151 and Hurd Park Road. There are picnic shelters and picnic tables. Other amenities: Picnicking